Large Animal Staff

Dr. Julia Gibson

Dr. Julia Gibson provides most of our large animal services. She grew up in Catlett, VA with her parents, Don Gibson and Lisa Gibson, DVM. From a young age, she enjoyed going on dairy farm tours in and around Catlett. She took horseback riding lessons in Nokesville as a child and has always had an interest in becoming a veterinarian.

She attended Virginia Tech for her undergraduate degree and majored in Agriculture and Applied Economics. She continued her academic career at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating with her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, she worked at a busy mixed animal practice in West Virginia before joining our practices in May of 2015. She enjoys working on all species including dogs, cats, sheep, goats, cows, horses, and the occasional chicken. She has a specific interest in bovine reproduction, herd health, and equine lameness. Her non-veterinary interests include cheering for the Hokies, hiking, reading, traveling, and working out.

Dr. Stephanie Davenport, DVM

Stephanie Davenport, DVM is the newest mixed animal associate in our practice. She grew up in Jonesborough, TN right next to a horse farm which is where her passion for veterinary medicine began. Her family owned a variety of pets such as cats, dogs, ferrets, iguanas, and a horse. Anytime she was not in school or training for cross country, track or basketball, she could be found in the horse barn.

She attended Hendrix College for her undergraduate degree and majored in Chemistry and minored in Mathematics. She continued her education at the University of Tennessee Knoxville College of Veterinary Medicine where she graduated May 2017. She enjoys working with all species including dogs, cats, small ruminants (goats, alpacas, sheep), horses, and cows. She has a specific interest in equine reproduction/neonatal health, herd health/management, and surgery. Her non-veterinary interests include running marathons, riding her horse Danny, hiking with her dogs, traveling, and camping.

Hours

Small Animal Clinic Hours:

Call us at 540-788-6094 or stop by to set up an appointment!

Monday

8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Tuesday

8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Wednesday

8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Thursday

8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Friday

8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday

8:30 am to 1:30 pm

Large Animal Services:
Catlett Animal Hospital's Large Animal Service is on call to make trips to your facility. To schedule a visit, please call 540-788-6094
See our Emergencies page for after hours options and contacts.

News & Announcements

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